Nautica Footwear to Launch in Footaction
Nautica unveiled an assortment of casual lifestyle-inspired footwear for men, boys and girls in Footaction stores nationwide…
Red Wing Fiscal Year Revenues Reach $448 Million
Red Wing Shoe Co., the parent of Vasque, reported sales rose 12 percent in its fiscal year ending in November 2010, to $448 million. The figures were given at the privately-held company's shareholder meeting in Red Wing, MN and confirmed to SportsOne
SportsOneSource Announces 2011 SGB 40 Under 40 Award Recipients
The SportsOneSource Group has announced the honorees for the fourth annual SGB 40 Under 40 Awards. This year’s list again contains individuals from all corners of the sporting good industry who are recognized as leaders making a difference in their
C4 Waterman Partners with Inventor to Expand Inflatables Offering
C4 Waterman said it has formally partnered with Honolulu inventor Dr. Robert N. Yonover, who owns the registered patent for inflatable surfboards, paddleboards and rescue equipment that C4 Waterman will use to usher in a new generation of more portable, l
American Rec Moving Isis to Boulder BOSG Offices
American Rec is moving its Isis women’s outdoor apparel business from its home town of Burlington, VT to Boulder, CO, where it will be managed under a newly formed apparel business to be headed by Royal Robbins President Bob Orlando…
Retail sales outperform analysts’ expectations
For the second consecutive month, shoppers braved unfavorable shopping conditions and numerous market challenges to drive retail sales in the broader market above analysts’ expectations, although that wasn’t necessarily the case for many of th
Access Fund to Congress: Fund Public Parks and Conservation
Access Fund’s Executive Director Brady Robinson today testified before the House Appropriations Committee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, asking for adequate funding for the Departments of Interior and Agriculture to ensure sufficien
Head N.V. Full Year Net Income Falls on Prior Year One-Time Gain
As noted in an early preliminary report Head N.V. rose 5.0 percent on a constant-currency basis in 2010 for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, due primarily to a boost from winter sports sales that were a result of an especially severe winter…
Pent-up demand for spring apparel prompts spring shopping earlier than expected
For the second consecutive month, shoppers braved unfavorable shopping conditions and numerous market challenges to drive retail sales in the broader market above analysts’ expectations, although that wasn’t necessarily the case for many of th
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Named Supporting Sponsor for PNC Championship
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf Company will sponsor the 41 PGA Professional Section Championships and PGA Professional National Championship (PNC) through 2013…
Subscribers Offer Their View of Inflation and Price Increases
With both costs of labor and raw materials (cotton, polyester, etc.) heading north, many manufacturers have already been gently raising prices to protect margins but are also looking for ways to soften likely much larger price hikes in 2012…
Suspects in Gert Boyle Kidnap Plot Heading to Jail
All three suspects in the attack and plot to kidnap Columbia Sportswear Chairwoman Gert Boyle last November have pled guilty. The last suspect, Ramone Midence, 42, on April 7 agreed to a last-minute plea deal to kidnapping and burglary just before the tri
Quiksilver Opens Flagship in Singapore
Quiksilver opened its latest flagship store in Asia's most popular shopping destination of Singapore. The store is located in the Orchard Central Mall on the Orchard Road shopping strip…
Reebok Facing Price Fixing Charges in Japan
The Japan Fair Trade Commission last Tuesday raided the Japan subsidiary of Adidas AG over its alleged pressuring of retailers not to discount Reebok's EasyTone collection…
Leisure Products Imports Dip Below 2010 Levels
Imports of toys, games and sporting goods fell 1.2 percent in February from the prior month and were running 4.2 percent behind their level of a year ago on a year-to-date, seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest advance estimates by the U.S. C
